EHS Manager

Parker Hannifin; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an EHS Manager for their Distribution Center in Danville, KY. This role involves coordinating all aspects of environmental, health, and safety management to meet business goals. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of EHS/manufacturing experience and at least 4 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, leading audits, and enhancing safety culture. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive EHS/manufacturing operations experience.
• 4+ years in a leadership role with strong project planning and team coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA (including PSM), EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management.
• Lead the Site EHS program to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment.
• Manage contractor safety programs and maintain emergency preparedness plans.

Skills

Problem-solving

Program management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor degree in a manufacturing-related business or technical discipline

Job description

About Parker Aerospace: At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

Position Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for EHS management for the Distribution Center at our Danville, KY site. Will coordinate all aspects of environmental, health and safety (EHS) management to successfully meet or exceed enterprise and business unit goals. Will lead the Site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment – while supporting safe, compliant, uninterrupted operations and continuous improvement. Reports to the Site Leader with a dotted‑line connection to Corporate EHS. Partners daily with Operations, Lean, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR. Leads and develops an on‑site EHS team.

Essential Functions

• Own and improve the site EHS management system aligned to Parker directives and legal requirements
• Drive regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA and local/state/provincial requirements), permits, reporting, and inspections
• Lead audits, risk assessments, incident/near‑miss investigations, and corrective actions
• Maintain ISO 14001 environmental management system readiness and performance
• Embed EHS into daily operations, tier meetings, metrics, and leader standard work
• Support capital projects and Management of Change (MOC) with strong EHS integration
• Manage contractor safety programs (prequalification, orientation, permits, oversight)
• Strengthen safety culture through engagement, observations, ergonomics, and focused risk‑control programs
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans, drills, training, and response readiness
• Coach and develop EHS staff; build site capability in EHS and continuous improvement/Lean methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a manufacturing‑related business or technical discipline
• 8+ years of progressive EHS/manufacturing operations experience
• 4+ years in a leadership role with strong project planning and team coordination skills
• Working knowledge of OSHA (including PSM), EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong skills in problem‑solving, standardization, program management, and continuous improvement
• Self‑starter who works well cross‑functionally and drives results
• Professional certification/designation preferred

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug‑Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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